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Weather & Climate in Wells Branch, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wells Branch enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 793 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 793 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,826/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.4435°N, 97.6800°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Travis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
49 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.
| Apr 10, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Smiley, Texas | M3.4 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2021 | 8 km ESE of Smiley, Texas | M3.2 | 135 km | 6 km |
| Feb 19, 2015 | 3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas | M3.1 | 129 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2019 | 1 km SSE of Smiley, Texas | M3.1 | 132 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2019 | 18 km N of Yorktown, Texas | M3.1 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 2019 | 13 km ESE of Smiley, Texas | M3.0 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 18 km S of Gonzales, Texas | M3.0 | 125 km | 3 km |
| May 10, 2019 | 13 km SSE of Stockdale, Texas | M3.0 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2022 | 11 km E of Smiley, Texas | M2.9 | 131 km | 7 km |
| Sep 3, 2015 | 7 km NNE of Leander, Texas | M2.9 | 27 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 11 km S of Smiley, Texas | M2.9 | 142 km | 5 km |
| May 22, 2023 | 16 km S of Smiley, Texas | M2.9 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 2015 | 14 km SSW of Nixon, Texas | M2.9 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Oct 20, 2017 | 5 km W of Flatonia, Texas | M2.9 | 98 km | 3 km |
| May 17, 2019 | 12 km ESE of Smiley, Texas | M2.9 | 136 km | 7 km |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 17 km E of Smiley, Texas | M2.8 | 131 km | 7 km |
| May 14, 2017 | 16 km NNW of Yorktown, Texas | M2.8 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Apr 8, 2021 | 9 km SSE of Smiley, Texas | M2.8 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Mar 6, 2014 | 14 km S of Nixon, Texas | M2.7 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2018 | 17 km SSW of Nixon, Texas | M2.7 | 148 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 1 | 92 mph | 206 km |
| 2021 | Nicholas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 265 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 197 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 109 mph | 236 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 218 km |
| 1989 | Jerry | Category 1 | 86 mph | 293 km |
| 1983 | Alicia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 226 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
462 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 38 fatalities, 322 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 27, 1997 | EF5 | 42 km | 5.1 mi | 27 |
| May 27, 1997 | EF4 | 34 km | 5.6 mi | 1 |
| Apr 12, 2022 | EF3 | 50 km | 16.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2001 | EF3 | 97 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 10, 2000 | EF3 | 96 km | 21.0 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 1997 | EF3 | 83 km | 1.4 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 1997 | EF3 | 18 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1994 | EF3 | 58 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 1990 | EF3 | 72 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1989 | EF3 | 37 km | 3.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 7, 1980 | EF3 | 9 km | 31.7 mi | 1 |
| May 26, 1976 | EF3 | 78 km | 2.0 mi | 2 |
| Mar 10, 1973 | EF3 | 62 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 1969 | EF3 | 95 km | 38.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 98 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1959 | EF3 | 19 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 1957 | EF3 | 35 km | 14.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 1957 | EF3 | 74 km | 16.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 1957 | EF3 | 84 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1954 | EF3 | 22 km | 139.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX (31,838 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX | 31,838 | 55 km |
| 2022 | CRITTENBERG COMPLEX | 21,391 | 92 km |
| 2011 | ROBINETTE | 6,039 | 88 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 5,706 | 88 km |
| 2011 | DELHI | 4,735 | 75 km |
| 2011 | SPICEWOOD | 4,239 | 41 km |
| 2015 | HIDDEN PINES | 3,807 | 63 km |
| 1984 | STEWAIT | 3,696 | 70 km |
| 2009 | OWL CREEK | 2,376 | 95 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 2,236 | 84 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 2,234 | 55 km |
| 2011 | LUTHERHILL | 2,215 | 96 km |
| 2006 | BROWNS CREEK RANGE | 1,889 | 94 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 1,581 | 84 km |
| 2008 | BERTRAM | 1,567 | 47 km |
| 2008 | HWY 195 FIRE | 1,523 | 40 km |
| 2022 | BUDDY | 1,521 | 83 km |
| 2008 | CR 208 | 1,483 | 67 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 1,445 | 89 km |
| 2009 | WILDERNESS RIDGE | 1,278 | 61 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in |
Wells Branch has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 49°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.9").